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Paleotrail

Trail Running and Road Running covering 900 m to 40 km with up to 600 m D+ in Saint-Césaire (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

Location

Saint-Césaire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(45.7535° N, 0.5063° W)

Date & StatusDecember 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +600 m

Paleotrail is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Césaire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Trail Running, Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Night Run.

The race program comprises 13 competitions, including Paleo solo marathon (40 km, +600 m D+), Paleo Relay Marathon (40 km, +600 m D+), 25 km Trail (25 km, +400 m D+), 15 km trail (15 km, +250 m D+), 15 km night trail (14 km, +250 m D+), and 12.5 km hike (12.5 km, +56 m D+) (13 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (saintestriathlon.fr).

Official website

Paleotrail in Saint-Césaire (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Table mountain light painting" · Photo: **Jonathan Beech** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Nature & Off-Road Forest Night Run Vineyards Multi-Day

Races & distances (13)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Paleo solo marathon	Trail Running	40 km	+600 m	35 m - 287 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Paleo Relay Marathon	Road Running	40 km	+600 m	38 m - 290 m	Loop course	Route & profile
25 km Trail	Trail Running	25 km	+400 m	41 m - 209 m	Loop course	Route & profile
15 km trail	Road Running	15 km	+250 m	44 m - 149 m	Loop course	Route & profile
15 km night trail	Trail Running	14 km	+250 m	47 m - 152 m	Loop course	Route & profile
12.5 km hike	Walking & Hiking	12.5 km	+56 m	35 m - 59 m	Loop course	Route & profile
8 km trail	Trail Running	8 km	+150 m	38 m - 101 m	Loop course	Route & profile
8 km night trail	Trail Running	8 km	+150 m	41 m - 104 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 8 km	Trail Running	8 km	+208 m	44 m - 131 m	Loop course	Route & profile
7 km canicross	Walking & Hiking	7 km	+150 m	47 m - 110 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Paleo MaxiKid	Road Running	3.5 km	+16 m	35 m - 42 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Paleo Kid	Road Running	2 km	+9 m	38 m - 42 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Paleo MiniKid	Road Running	900 m	+4 m	41 m - 43 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

40 km

Elevation gain

+600 m D+

Elevation loss

-600 m D-

Altitude range

35 m - 287 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

3 % / 5.4 %

Course format

Loop course

40 km+600 m D+Peak 287 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 35 m to 287 m above sea level (+600 m D+, -600 m D-)

Peak: 287 m·at 19.3 km·Ø 3 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Paleotrail take place?

Paleotrail takes place in Saint-Césaire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 45.7535° N, 0.5063° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Paleotrail?

The race program comprises 13 competitions, including Paleo solo marathon (40 km, +600 m D+), Paleo Relay Marathon (40 km, +600 m D+), 25 km Trail (25 km, +400 m D+), 15 km trail (15 km, +250 m D+), 15 km night trail (14 km, +250 m D+), and 12.5 km hike (12.5 km, +56 m D+) (13 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Paleotrail?

The main competition (Paleo solo marathon over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +600 m of elevation gain and -600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 35 m and 287 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Paleotrail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (saintestriathlon.fr).